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661:, intervenes. He presents Antiochus IV with an ultimatum that he evacuate Egypt and Cyprus immediately. Antiochus, taken by surprise, asks for time to consider. Popillius, however, draws a circle in the earth (i.e. "a line in the sand") around the king with his walking stick and demands an unequivocal answer before Antiochus leaves the circle. Fearing the consequences of a war with Rome, the king agrees to comply with the ambassador's demands. In return, the Romans agree that Antiochus IV can retain southern 25: 811:
with the King of Macedonia, Perseus, as his prisoner for his triumphal procession in Rome, where the Macedonians captured are sold into slavery. The huge amount of booty brought home after the battle enriches Rome allowing the Government to relieve her citizens of direct taxation. As a gesture of
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The Macedonian kingdom is broken up by the Romans into four smaller states, and all the Greek cities which have offered aid to Macedonia, even just in words, are punished. The Romans take hundreds of prisoners from the leading families of Macedonia, including the historian
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Lysias then lays siege to the city. Just when capitulation by the Maccabees seems imminent, Lysias has to withdraw when the commander-in-chief under the late Seleucid king
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is fought between Jewish forces led by Judas Maccabeus and a Seleucid army. Maccabeus gains the element of surprise and successfully routs the much larger Syrian army.
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erected there by Antiochus IV and restores the service in the Temple. The reconsecration of the Temple becomes an annual feast of dedication in the Jewish calendar,
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and, therefore, the rightful heir to the Seleucid throne, as a hostage. By threatening to release him, the Senate can influence events in the Seleucid kingdom.
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with the intent of reconquering this now independent kingdom. Bacchides rapidly marches through Judea after carrying out a massacre of the
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ignores this threat, and after Ptolemy VIII Euergetes' attempt to conquer the island fails, the Roman Senate disengages from the dispute.
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takes place between the Jewish rebels led by Judas Maccabeus and Seleucid forces sent by Antiochus IV and led by Lysias and his general,
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defies the king Antiochus IV's decrees aimed at hellenizing the Jews and specifically defies the order that Jews should sacrifice to
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violent accession to the Seleucid throne as the excuse to declare himself an independent king and extend his realm from Media into
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when he attacks Armenia. Artaxias is forced to recognize Antiochus IV's suzerainty over Armenia before he is released.
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becomes the independent ruler of Media, opposing Lysias who is acting as regent for young king Antiochus V Eupator.
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acknowledgment for his achievements in Macedonia, the senate awards Lucius Aemilius Paulus the surname Macedonicus.
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and a Seleucid army led by the regent Lysias. Judas Maccabeus wins the battle and is able to recapture
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and down to the coastal plain in what is an important victory in the war for Judea's independence.
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party. The influence of the Hellenic Party all but collapses in the wake of the Seleucid defeat.
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Antiochus IV then invades Egypt again and occupies Lower Egypt and his forces camp outside
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force under Lucius Anicius Gallus and then brought to Rome as a captive to be interned in
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Judas Maccabeus and many of his supporters regroup to face the Seleucid forces in the
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who is only nine years old. The regent for the boy is the late king's chancellor,
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to Ennius' own time, remains the national epic until it is later eclipsed by
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Construction of the detail of the frieze from the east front of the altar in
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to join forces with him against the danger that Rome presents to all of the
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poets – and often called the founder of Roman literature or the father of
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to live in accordance with their own laws, and the official return of the
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to be in revolt, returns there after the failure of his Egyptian campaign.
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is restored to his throne through the intervention of the citizens of
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who are threatening his empire in the east. He leaves his chancellor,
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general and politician who was involved in Rome's victory during the
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In the turmoil following the death of Antiochus IV, the governor of
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Judas Maccabeus is succeeded as army commander and leader of the
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to lead the Roman army which has been trapped by Perseus' forces.
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and is recognized as king of the Seleucid empire by the
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argues for full political as well as religious freedom.
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and Egypt. The two brothers accept the Roman partition.
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However, the Roman ambassador in Alexandria, 2317:, a book on the geometry of the sphere (d. c. 1227:signs a treaty with Rome and becomes its ally. 1194:was fought between Jewish rebel forces led by 487:, Quintus Voconius Saxa, with the support of 369: 2849:and who has rebelled against his successor, 1875:, the spiritual and military leader of the 781:On his way back to Rome, the Roman general 1422:("The Self-Tormentor") is first performed. 376: 362: 2167:Euergetis ("Benefactress"), ruler of the 109:Learn how and when to remove this message 2916: 468:monarchs. Antiochus IV does not respond. 1202:soon after. Judas purifies the defiled 628:send a renewed request to Rome for aid. 3044: 2200:, Roman politician and ambassador (d. 1537:, the son of the former Seleucid king 1472:, continue their struggle against the 826:capture the key central Asian city of 1380:tries to make peace with the Jews in 770:incriminate political leaders of the 2602:towards the end of his reign (b. c. 2598:, which has led to the uprisings in 2325:Quintus Caecilius Metellus Numidicus 1826: 1615: 1458: 1353: 1145: 1030: 878: 715: 47:adding citations to reliable sources 18: 2801:Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus 2046:Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus 2024: 1975:, from the tomb of the wife of the 1751: 1404: 1231:Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus 1218: 1055: 945: 801: 762:Private documents collected by the 13: 2999: 2954: 2931: 2893: 2870: 1871:, besieging the city and trapping 1487:Seleucid forces still control the 807:Lucius Aemilius Paulus returns to 632: 14: 3063: 2444:, Chinese statesman and poet (b. 1939:following the death of Timarchus. 1735:to back his claim for control of 1648:With the restoration of peace in 472: 388:This article concerns the period 2112:. He is also the son of Emperor 904:and the guardianship of his son. 23: 2921:. Wiley-Blackwell. p. 137. 2919:A Companion to Latin Literature 1957:, is considered to have killed 789:to inflict a brutal revenge on 495:from making a woman their heir. 34:needs additional citations for 3016: 2993: 2971: 2948: 2925: 2910: 2887: 2864: 2590:kingdom who has reigned since 2399:, a poem telling the story of 2116:and a half-brother of Emperor 1840:defeats a Jewish rebellion at 892:mounts a campaign against the 1: 2857: 2738:, Indo-Greek king who, since 2690:, Roman statesman and general 2327:, Roman statesman and general 2179:of Egypt and his sister/wife 1821: 1453: 1315: 1183:, the son of the former king 1167:. He is succeeded by his son 1110: 1025: 873: 710: 526: 2208:Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus 1396:Maccabee campaigns of 163 BC 834:to China and means that the 7: 1491:, a strong fortress within 1266:Staatliche Museen zu Berlin 1258:Athena Attacking the Giants 1241: 911:revolt against Syria rule, 756: 427: 10: 3068: 2335: 2056: 2003: 1965: 1943: 1798: 1718: 1610: 1587: 1561: 1468:, under the leadership of 1430: 1320: 1292: 1115: 1087: 1043:, is taken captive by the 1002: 915:, dies and his third son, 850: 816: 687: 541:, Gentius, is defeated at 531: 503: 404: 3026:. Encyclopædia Britannica 3004:. Encyclopædia Britannica 2981:. Encyclopædia Britannica 2959:. Encyclopædia Britannica 2936:. Encyclopædia Britannica 2898:. Encyclopædia Britannica 2875:. Encyclopædia Britannica 2462:of ancient China. 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He quickly makes for 2847:Antiochus IV Epiphanes 2580:Antiochus IV Epiphanes 2477:Gaius Claudius Pulcher 2309:Theodosius of Bithynia 2214:politician, who, as a 1725:Ptolemy VIII Euergetes 1698:The Maccabees, led by 1539:Seleucus IV Philopator 1516:Antiochus IV Epiphanes 1340:Ptolemy VIII Euergetes 1246: 1157:Antiochus IV Epiphanes 1135:Ptolemy VIII Euergetes 1049:Antiochus IV Epiphanes 783:Lucius Aemilius Paulus 723:Antiochus IV Epiphanes 659:Gaius Popillius Laenas 566:Lucius Aemilius Paulus 456:King Perseus asks the 169:1st century  160:2nd century  151:3rd century  3000:Arnott, W. Geoffrey. 2955:Arnott, W. Geoffrey. 2932:Arnott, W. Geoffrey. 2894:Arnott, W. Geoffrey. 2871:Arnott, W. Geoffrey. 2845:by the Seleucid king 1745:Ptolemy VI Philometor 1679:. 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